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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Occupational Certificate: Creeling and Warping Machine Operator 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
103183  Occupational Certificate: Creeling and Warping Machine Operator 
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner - FPMSETA (MAN) 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Occupational Certificate  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  150  Not Applicable  NQF Level 02  Regular-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0425/24  2018-09-12  2025-12-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-12-30   2029-12-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to equip a learner with knowledge, skills and competencies to operate as a Creeling and Warping Machine Operator.

A Creeling and Warping Machine Operator cleans, loads, prepares, operates and monitors both direct or magazine creels and either direct or sectional warping machines to process textile yarns into a warp beam according to specification, output and quality standards for either a direct or magazine creeling process and either a direct or sectional warping process.

Qualifying learners will have acquired the competencies to operate textile creeling and warping machines to full capacity as required by the company, detect deviations in set standards and react appropriately to address such deviations related to the machine operation, conversion process and product quality. They will have a thorough understanding of the importance of achieving and maintaining quantity standards related to aspects such as machine efficiency and minimising machine down-time as well as quality standards for yarn sheet and full weaver's beam products.

A qualified learner will be able to:
  • Conduct pre-production processes in order to prepare and set creels and warping machines for production according to creeling and warping specifications ensuring compliance with customer requirements and quality standards.
  • Operate and monitor creels and warping machines and process textile yarns into warp beams.
  • Identify and rectify deviations from creeling and warping product specifications during the patrolling and monitoring process to maximise machine utilization and minimise product and process non-conformance.
  • Comply with health, safety and environment standards and housekeeping practices when operating creeling and warping machines, to minimize hazards and reduce waste.

    Rationale:
    In 2013, the Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather (CTFL) industry accounted for about 14% of manufacturing employment and represented South Africa's second largest source of tax revenue. The industry facilitates an estimated 80 000 jobs and contributes around 8% to the Gross domestic product (GDP) of the country.

    The textile industry can be found mostly in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, with some activity taking place in Gauteng.

    Owing to technological developments that are closing the major product gaps, local textile production has evolved into a capital-intensive industry, producing synthetic fibres in ever-increasing proportions.

    In July 2007, Cabinet endorsed the first Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) that detailed key action and timeframes for the implementation of the policy. The textile sector was selected for support due to its strategic importance for its contribution to employment and the desire to retain the core capabilities that had been developed in the industry.

    The Clothing and Textiles Competitiveness Programme (CTCP) was introduced in 2009 and is subdivided into the Competitiveness Improvement Programme (CIP) and Production Incentive Programme (PIP). Both CIP and PIP make provision for skills development, aimed at addressing the persistent skills deficits and mismatches that continue to hamper individual and technological development. This qualification will support the above national strategies.

    Two distinct groups have been identified. Firstly, new entrants into the industry who have a school qualification or adults with limited basic schooling, and secondly, existing employees/operators who have been operating in the industry for a number of years without receiving appropriate recognition for the competencies acquired in the workplace and who are operating without the necessary underpinning knowledge.

    The textile industry is in a growth phase due to the ongoing support by government with new employment opportunities being created in specialised textiles. The replacement of an ageing workforce approaching retirement will create employment opportunities. The qualification is well suited to promote employment in capital intensive sub-sectors in the textile industry in general. The qualification will contribute to improved productivity, efficiency and quality, increase labour stability, reduce accidents, and extend the life of production machinery and equipment.

    Qualifying against the new qualification will increase job security and improve employability in this occupation as well as in related operational activities. In addition, the qualification will assist towards qualifying a learner for career advancement, particularly into a supervisory or artisanal role.

    Various employer organisations and a trade union participated in the process of developing this qualification by identifying representatives to participate in the working groups and supplying input and comment during the consultation processes. These are:
  • South African Cotton Textile Processing Employers' Association (SACTPEA).
  • South African Carpet Manufacturing Employers' Association (SACMEA).
  • National Manufactured Fibres Employers' Association (NMFEA).
  • National Association of Worsted Textile Manufacturers (NAWTM).
  • Narrow Fabric Manufacturers Association (NFMA).
  • South African Wool and Mohair Processors' Employers' Organisation (SAWAMPEO).
  • National Textile Manufacturers' Association (NTMA).
  • South African Home Textiles Manufacturers Employers' Organisation (HOMETEX).
  • South African Blankets Manufacturers Employers' Organisation (SABMEO).
  • South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union (SACTWU) (Trade Union). 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
  • RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment:
  • Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record.

    RPL for Access to the Qualification:
  • Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.

    Entry Requirements:
  • NQF Level 1 qualification with communication.
    Or
  • 3 years of workplace experience in a Creeling and Warping Department. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skills and Work.

    Knowledge Modules:
  • 715202-001-00-00-KM-01, Creeling and Warping Process Technology, Level 2, 24 Credits.
  • 715202-001-00-00-KM-02, Textile Production and Manufacturing Concepts, Level 2, 8 Credits.
  • 715202-001-00-00-KM-03, Applied Numerical Literacy in the Textile Industry, Level 2, 4 Credits.
  • 715202-001-00-00-KM-04, Applied English Literacy for the Textile Industry, Level 2, 4 Credits.
    Total number of Credits for Knowledge Modules: 40.

    Practical Skill Modules:
  • 715202-001-00-00-PM-01, Prepare (clean, load, draw and set) Creels and Warping Machines to Produce Warp Beams According to Product Specifications, Level 2, 24 Credits.
  • 715202-001-00-00-PM-02, Operate and Control (adjust/clean/fix) Creels and Warping Machines According to Operating Procedures, Level 2, 12 Credits.
  • 715202-001-00-00-PM-03, Patrol and Monitor Creeling and Warping Processes to Maintain Continuous Output and Ensure Quality of Warp Beams, Level 2, 12 Credits.
  • 715202-001-00-00-PM-04, Identify and Correct Creeling and Warping Process, Product or Machine Faults within Operator Control, Level 2, 6 Credits.
  • 715202-001-00-00-PM-05, Apply Safety Standards and Housekeeping Practices during Creeling and Warping Production Operations to Minimise Hazards and Waste, Level 2, 6 Credits.
    Total number of Credits for Practical Skill Modules: 60.

    Work Experience Modules:
  • 715202-001-00-00-WM-01, Prepare Direct or Magazine Creels and Direct or Sectional Warping Machines for Production, Level 2, 20 Credits.
  • 715202-001-00-00-WM-02, Operate Direct or Magazine Creels and Direct or Sectional Warping Machines, Level 2, 10 Credits.
  • 715202-001-00-00-WM-03, Monitor Direct or Magazine Creels and Direct or Sectional Warping Processes, Level 2, 10 Credits.
  • 715202-001-00-00-WM-04, Maintain Quality Standards for Warp Beams, Level 2, 5 Credits.
  • 715202-001-00-00-WM-05, Apply Safety Standards and Housekeeping Practices during Warping Machine Operations, Level 2, 5 Credits.
    Total number of Credits for Work Experience Modules: 50. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Prepare (clean, load, draw and set) either direct or magazine creels and either direct or sectional warping machines according to product specifications and yarn/thread path.
    2. Operate (check, start, run, stop, doff) either direct or magazine creels and either direct or sectional warping machines to process textile yarns into warp beams.
    3. Patrol either direct or magazine creels and either direct or sectional warping machines and monitor both the direct or magazine creeling and either the direct or sectional warping process to ensure continuous production and maximum efficiency.
    4. Inspect and maintain the quality of creeling and warping products according to product specification and waste control measures.
    5. Apply all safety, housekeeping and record keeping standards when operating both direct or magazine creels and either direct or sectional warping machines, to minimise hazards and reduce waste. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • The creel and warping machine parts are identified, cleaned and checked for a new warp beam (quality) and controls and safety mechanisms are verified as functional and safe for use.
  • A warping specification is read and interpreted in order to select the raw materials, direct or magazine creel, warp beam and direct or sectional warping machine for the beam being produced and relevant machine components.
  • The creels and warping machines are loaded with yarn packages and the specified empty beam for the warp beam being produced, according to the specification and safety standards.
  • Specified raw materials (yarns) are threaded into creels and warping machines for processing into a warp beam.
  • Creels and warping machines are set for the warp beam being produced.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Pre-start checks on the creels and warping machines are carried out and the warping machine is started.
  • Creels and warping machines are started and run for bulk production according to procedure for the type of machine.
  • The creels and warping machines are operated and controlled (adjusted/cleaned/fixed) to maintain optimum production.
  • The warping machines are stopped according to procedure and the full warp beams are doffed (removed) from the warping machines without contaminating or damaging the warp beams.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Creels and warping machines are patrolled to ensure continuous production and minimise product (beam) non-conformance.
  • Creels and warping machines are adjusted to ensure continuous production and minimise product non-conformance.
  • Creeling and warping processes are monitored to ensure optimum machine efficiency and output.
  • Production targets are interpreted and achieved.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Raw materials (yarns, yarn packages and yarn sheets) are inspected for defects, and removed and replaced in order to minimize waste when loading or replenishing.
  • End products (yarn sheet and full warp beam) are inspected for quality faults during production and corrective action is taken, causes are explained and corrections recommended demonstrating an understanding of cause and effect.
  • Waste control measures are applied.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Safety standards, rules and regulations are complied with to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Housekeeping practices are applied.
  • Production records are accurately completed.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Integrated Formative Assessment:
  • The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.

    Integrated Summative Assessment:
  • An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The Occupational Certificate: Creeling and Warping Machine Operator was compared to National Occupational Standards for the Textile Sector in India and applicable units from the Australian Certificate II in Textile Production (Intermediate).

    India:
    The Indian National Occupational Standards for the Textile Sector focus on a range of specific tasks in a weaving preparation department and on how to run the machines efficiently in order to get maximum output with minimum defects while giving due importance to safety and environmental aspects. The following Indian Textile National Occupational Standard was identified for comparison with the South African Qualification:
  • Direct Warping Machine Operator.

    The content of the Direct Warping Machine Operator covers compulsory occupational tasks such as shift hand-over, operating machinery, machine cleaning and maintenance, working in a team, health and safety in the workplace, compliance with standard operating procedures, conformity to production and quality standards, completion of documentation/reporting records, communication with supervisors and so forth. The Direct Warping Machine Operator has components referring to knowledge and understanding, as well as workplace requirements and organisational context. There is however no reference to the practical skills that the learner will acquire.

    Credits and duration have not been determined and no comparison could be performed.

    Performance criteria which serve the purpose of assessment for the Direct Warping Machine Operator have been developed, consisting of performance criteria with assigned marks proportional to its importance.

    Australia:
    Units from the Australian Certificate II in Textile Production (Intermediate) cover various generic aspects related to occupational safety and general working practices such as teamwork, computer operation, productivity, sustaining process improvements and competitiveness. They also include aspects related to generic machine operation such as machine safety, handling of materials, product quality, minor machine maintenance, changeover activities, raw material identification and description, fault finding and access and use of textile production information. The units specifically relating to creeling and warping operations are:
  • Perform creeling operations.
  • Prepare yarn for textile manufacturing.

    The unit descriptor states that the Australian Unit Perform Creeling Operations covers the skills of performing creeling or beaming operations, however the document contains no reference to the beaming process in the subsequent content. Instead it focuses on creeling in the context of "weaving, wafting, spinning and tufting operations". In the section "Critical aspects of evidence to be considered", mention is made of loading and unloading the creeling magazine.

    A second unit from the Australian qualification was reviewed, namely unit Prepare Yarn for Textile Manufacturing. This unit covers the skills and knowledge needed to "thread, spool, wind, size and beam yarn for production operations such as weaving, knitting or tufting". It deals with the knowledge and skills required for setting up and loading-amongst others-warping machines, beaming machines, sizing machines, wind yarn onto spool, bobbin or beam or thread yarn onto machine, remove product from machine and complete records.

    Entry requirements are not specified in the Australian Qualification. It is therefore unclear whether the prerequisites would in fact refer to entry level requirements or to other prerequisites. No credits or weighting of skills and knowledge are specified in the Australian units, neither is the duration. No comparison could therefore be made. The Australian qualification is set at Level 2 on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

    The Australian qualification specifies assessment in the Evidence Guide. In addition, the document mentions that assessment may occur "on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment" and it may be "assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units".

    Conclusion:
    The contents of these qualifications regarding the skills and knowledge needed by an operator of creeling and warping machines are similar and cover weaving contexts and processes. It can be concluded that the South African qualification is comparable with the requirements of the National Occupational Standards for the Textile Sector as well as the Certificate II in Textile Production (Intermediate). 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
    This qualification articulates horizontally with the:
  • Occupational Certificate: Weaving Machine Operator; Level 2.

    Vertical Articulation:
    This qualification articulates vertically with the:
  • National Certificate: N3 Weaving Preparation: Technical Controller; Level 3. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    Qualifying for External Assessment:
  • In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and work experience records.

    Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements:
  • None.

    Criteria for the Accreditation of Providers:
  • Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) website.
  • The curriculum title and code is: Creeling and Warping Machine Operator: 715202-001-00-00.

    Encompassed Trades:
    This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the National Learners` Records Database (NLRD):
  • This is not a trade qualification.

    Qualifications Related to The Textile Dry Finishing Machine Operator Occupation:
    715202-001-00-00, Creeling and Warping Machine Operator, Level 2, 150 Credits.
    715202-002-00-00, Beaming and Sizing Machine Operator, Level 2, 150 Credits. 
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    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


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